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| (906) 847~3295 | Issue 4 | Holiday Season 2010
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We're now on
Facebook!
Share pictures from your stay, and enjoy the
collection of stories, recipes, and photos posted by other guests.
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If you missed our last email newsletters,
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Visit Our
Sister Inn
Brigadoon Bed & Breakfast
Mackinaw City, MI
Double your pleasure by visiting this sprawling magnificent Victorian home. Brigadoon has breathtaking gardens, period-perfect furnishings, private baths with heated marble floors, whirlpool bath, individual fireplaces, wet bars, and more.
Visit MackinawBrigadoon.com
or call (231) 436-8882 for more details. Take advantage of discounted rates when you visit both Bed & Breakfast jewels!
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Take Advantage of our Gift Certificate Special!
Order a gift certificate during November or December, and receive a coupon for a
Free half-pound gift box of fudge! What are you waiting for? Order Today! |
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Bay View Blend Coffee
a reflection of your
good taste...
Don't forget to order your fresh supply of Bay View Blend, which is always available year round.
Bay View's coffee hotline: (906) 847-3295
Sweeten the deal this season of Free Fudge with every order!
Click Here to Order |
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Bay View Gifts & Outfitters
If you missed the opening of our Bay View Gift & Outfitters store this summer, don't worry. We have an exciting surprise... starting this winter you will be able to shop at our store online!
Stay tuned for further details. |
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Get Murdick's Fudge
Want more than just a half-pound of free fudge? No fear, you can order directly from Murdick's. (You can get 10% off if you order before November 30!)
Visit murdicks.com or call 888-55-FUDGE (38343) |
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Greetings!
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The holiday season is here again, the cardinal season for family, friends, and celebration. It is with a spirit of thanksgiving that Lydia and I would like to express our sincerest thanks to you, all of our dear readers and friends. You have helped us create and nurture such wonderful memories here at Bay View. Thank you for making Mackinac Island a warm and inclusive community. We sincerely feel as though each guest is a member of our extended family, and we want you to feel that way, too.
We hope that you and yours share a wonderful joyous and festive holiday season. Cherish the spirit of family and friendship, just as we hold your family and friendship dear to our hearts. We can't wait to hear your holiday stories when you visit us next season!
With hearts of thanksgiving,
Doug and Lydia Yoder
Your InnKeepers
www.mackinacbayview.com
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Mackinac Island Sensation: Murdick's Fudge
A History of Mackinac Island's Number One Commodity
 While fudge was not invented on Mackinac Island, the confections of the island have become some of the most popular in America. In the nineteenth century, maple sugar sweets were handmade by the local Odawa Indians in nearby "L'Arbor Croche" (The Crooked Tree), and then packaged in birchbark containers called "mokuks." These were then shipped from Mackinac Island via Great Lakes steamships to confectioners throughout the Northern United States. Hand crafted sweets thrived on Mackinac Island; tourists had quite a taste for the regional and unique confections. In 1887, Harry Murdick opened the first official confectionery: Murdick's Candy Kitchen. Adding to its charm and allure, the front doors were opened and cooling fans blew the sweet smell of cooling candy and fudge across giant marble slabs and into the streets. The Murdicks had turned a simple kitchen activity into a wonderfully scented spectator sport. Long distance demand for Mackinac Island fudge increased in the 1930s, and ferries carried greater quantities of the confections to the US more than ever before. After World War II, the tourism business boomed, and postwar tourists began to take home suitcases full of fudge, chocolates, and homemade candies, further spreading the popularity of Mackinac's variety of confections. Today, there are several fudge and confectionery shops on Mackinac Island; a testament to the popularity and quality of their delightful offerings. The ingredients and end product of the fudge are highly prized as a part of Mackinac's culture.
 Murdick's Candy Kitchen remains an Island staple. The mouthwatering dance of confectioners stirring and folding fudge over the marble slabs continues today. After all, who can resist the allure and wonder of hand made candies right before their very eyes! It's truly a sight to see for yourself.
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Calling All Fudgies: Free Fudge!
Are you one of our many "Fudgies?" Can't get enough of that Mackinac Island goodness? Well, do we have a treat for you! This November and December, Bay View is partnering with Murdick's Candy Kitchen to bring you the best of both worlds.
FREE Half-pound gift box of Murdick's Famous Fudge with any purchase of Bay View Blend Coffee or Bay View Gift Certificate.
Give it to that person who has everything, or keep it for yourself to enjoy! We won't tell if you don't... Click Here To Order
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A Taste of Mackinac Island
Coming soon...
The Best of Bay ViewCookbook!
Have a soon-to-be-famous recipe? There's still time to include your submission! Email recipes to bayviewbnb@aol.com by Dec. 5th to see your recipe featured in the Bay View Cookbook!
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Music of Bay View: Beegie Adair, The Inn Keeper's Choice
As a former executive music producer, owner/Innkeeper Doug Yoder definitely left a part of his heart in Nashville. Because of his passion for music and desire to share that with you, from time to time Doug plans to spotlight a talented and deserving artist. We are delighted to offer you this sneak-peek into the Bay View Playlist!  This season, Bay View is happy to appropriately feature the soothing holiday collection, "Winter Romance," by Beegie Adair. Hailing from Nashville, Beegie's keyboard talent lends itself to the relaxing atmosphere that is truly Bay View. Now you can enjoy that musical style that you have so often asked about.
You have often reminded us how Beegie's unique touch and identifiable piano style are a delightful treat while sharing your time with us at Bay View and Brigadoon. She is an extraordinary musician, and we are proud to share her talent as the InnKeeper's Choice this holiday season. Click on the link below to enjoy Beegie's album, "Winter Romance," and settle in with a slice of Mackinac Island comfort in your own home or office!
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Orange Cranberry Sauce
a new twist on a traditional favorite
Serves: 10 Prep time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes
 Ingredients
The juice of 1 blood orange
1 Cup fresh cranberries, not frozen
1 tsp Sea Salt
1/4 Cup sugar or sugar substitute
1 Cinnamon stick
1/2 tsp Nutmeg, ground
Directions
Combine all ingredients together in a small sauce pan on medium-high heat, and cook until cranberries begin to pop (you will actually hear them popping). Once most cranberries have popped, stir well and remove from heat. Sauce will thicken a little. Enjoy hot or cold.
and dont forget to look out for...
The Best of Bay View Cookbook coming soon!
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Calling All Aspiring Innkeepers! Do you have any dreams or hidden desires about owning or running your very own Bed and Breakfast? Call or email Doug Yoder today! He's glad to offer any advice or answer any of your questions about B&B Ownership. Who knows: maybe you could own your own heaven away from home in Mackinaw! We are currently searching for a new family (or two) for one of our beautiful and elegant Victorian Bed and Breakfasts in Mackinaw City. Brigadoon is very special to us and to those who have created memories there. Brigadoon is also located in the number one tourist destination in Michigan, as well as one of the top five travel destinations in the Midwest. If you would like to further discuss ownership possibilities, or even if you would just like to chat about Bed and Breakfast management, please contact Doug Yoder at (706) 767-0282 or email Innsiteinc@aol.com.
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